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There are 4 ways to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener by train, bus or car

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Train  •  4h 27m

  1. Take the train from Durham College Oshawa GO to Toronto Union Station Le / ...
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GO Ki / ...

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Bus  •  5h 16m

  1. Take the bus from Durham College Oshawa GO to Bramalea GO Bus 56
  2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Bus 30

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Bus via Toronto  •  4h 56m

  1. Take the bus from Bond St. W. @ Centre St. N. to Yorkdale Bus Terminal 92
  2. Take the bus from Financial Dr. @ Syntex Crt. to Kitchener GO Bus 30

Drive  •  1h 56m

  1. Drive from Bowmanville to Kitchener 169.5 km

Bowmanville to Kitchener by bus and train

The journey time between Bowmanville and Kitchener is around 4h 27m and covers a distance of around 171 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 13m. Operated by GO Transit and VIA Rail, the Bowmanville to Kitchener service departs from Martin Rd. @ Aspen Springs Dr. and arrives in Kitchener GO. Typically 21 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

21 Weekly Services
4h 27m Average Duration
$30 Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener is to bus via Toronto, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 56m.

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The quickest way to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 56m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bowmanville to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from King Westbound @ George and arriving at Kitchener GO Bus via Bond St. W. @ Centre St. N., Yorkdale Bus Terminal and Financial Dr. @ Syntex Crt.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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The distance between Bowmanville and Kitchener is 157 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.

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The best way to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $240.

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It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener, including transfers.

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Bowmanville to Kitchener bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Bond St. W. @ Centre St. N. station.

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The best way to get from Bowmanville to Kitchener is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Toronto, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 56m.

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Bowmanville to Kitchener bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Kitchener GO Bus station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bowmanville to Kitchener is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Bowmanville to Kitchener.

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  • Distance: 156.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Bowmanville, ON, Canada and Kitchener, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Bowmanville to Kitchener via Durham College Oshawa GO, Durham College Oshawa GO, and Toronto Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowmanville to Kitchener via Bond St. W. @ Centre St. N., Yorkdale Bus Terminal, and Financial Dr. @ Syntex Crt. in around 4h 56m.

Train operators
GO Transit
Phone
+1 888-438-6646
Website
gotransit.com
Train from Durham College Oshawa GO to Toronto Union Station
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$9 - $14
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GO
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $21
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Oshawa to Toronto Union Station
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$17 - $110
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$17 - $110
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$17 - $80
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$18 - $35
Train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$23 - $120
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$24 - $120
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$24 - $85
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$23 - $40
Bus operators
GO Transit
Phone
+1 888-438-6646
Website
gotransit.com
Bus from Bond St. W. @ Centre St. N. to Yorkdale Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
1h 24m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$9 - $13
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Bus from Financial Dr. @ Syntex Crt. to Kitchener GO Bus
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$10 - $14
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Bus from Durham College Oshawa GO to Bramalea GO Bus
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$13 - $18
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
Bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Bus
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$12 - $16
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/
Website
https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules

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